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Element Index (B)
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Boron
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Boron carbide
(norbide)
CAS no: 12069-32-8 Formula: B4C Molecular weight: 55.255
Physical Data
Appearance: Hard, shiny black crystals.
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Melting point: 2350 °C
Boiling point: >3500 °C
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Density: 2.5 g/cm3
Solubility: -
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Thermodynamic Data
Enthalpy of formation: -
Gibbs energy of formation: -
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Entropy: -
Heat capacity:-
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Production and preparation
Prepare commercially in furnace at 2500°C. Also formed by reducing boron oxide (B2O3 with magnesium
in the presence of carbon. In laboratory, it can be prepared by reduction of boron trichloride with hydrogen in the presence
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